Improving Self-Esteem: A Therapist’s Perspective on Perfectionism, People Pleasing, Positive Mindset, and Imposter Syndrome

When clients come into my office, one of the most common themes I hear is: “I just don’t feel good enough.”

It doesn’t matter if they’re high achievers, parents, students, or high-level executives; the underlying struggle is the same. Low self-esteem doesn’t discriminate, and it often shows up in very subtle ways.